Everything from colourful balloons and bags to jam and chutney was on offer at the event, held in the Jubilee Hall in Malpas in aid of the Beeches Pre-school.

A number of local firms had stalls, including Baytree Crafts, Bellissima Balloons, Girlie Gardening, Dish Dash bags, Phoenix Cards, Elegance and Rainy Day Bags.

Little Cara and Joe Winter were held down firmly by Gayner and Charley Clarke from Bellissima Balloons in case they decided to float above the festivities, while Daisy, James and Anna Williamson excitedly showed off their face-paintings.

The raffle prize was almost as big as Allegra Jeffreys, who obviously would have liked to take him home.

For the grown-ups, Kate Newrick and Jenny Mills were enticing people with their preserves, while Pam Rodway had a wide range of handicrafts.

Gemma McCristan and Joy Jones had Elegance Skin Care products, while Claire Westrip showed her Dish Dash bags and glass designer Sara Wood hoped she had created just the right gift.

The fair also included aromatherapy, a children's craft corner, hand-knitted baby clothes and bacon rolls.